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Graphic Design: Major in Animation (B)

animation_degree Degree level:

Bachelor's

 

If you love bringing people and ideas to life,

pursuing a bachelor's degree in graphic design: major in animation may be a great alternative.  Animation is an exciting, innovative and creative field. This Westwood program will prepare you for jobs in film, television and online and computer gaming.  Through the creation of animations, using the latest industry-standard software, you'll learn the skills you need to start a career as an animator.  You will also create a final student portfolio to showcase your work and skills to prospective employers.

Program features include:

  • a final animation portfolio capstone course to demonstrate your animation skills to potential employers via a digital portfolio and resume
  • creation of animations from conception to final production and presentation, using software such as Adobe Flash® and Photoshop, and 3D modeling software such as 3DS Max or Maya
  • courses modeled after the workplace, giving you the valuable experience you'll need as you enter a variety of careers using your animation education
     

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please see the catalog for the campus location of your choice to review full program details.

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  • Our fast-track approach can help you earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as 3 years.
 
 

Graphic Design: Major in Animation Course Information

A graphic design: major in animation degree opens up a world of possibilities. Course topics include:

  • Character Development and Setup
  • Advanced Digital Effects
  • Advanced Character Animation

Course breakdown

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Locations offering the bachelor's degree in Graphic Design: Major in Animation*

California
Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA
South Bay - Torrance, CA

Georgia
Atlanta Midtown - Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Northlake - Atlanta, GA

Illinois
Chicago Loop - Chicago, IL
DuPage - Woodbridge, IL
O'Hare Airport - Chicago, IL
River Oaks - Calumet City, IL

Virginia
Annandale - Annandale, VA
Arlington Ballston - Arlington, VA

Locations offering the bachelor's degree in Animation*

California
Inland Empire - Upland, CA

 

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please see the
catalog for the campus location of your choice to review full program details.

*Not all programs are offered every term.  Check with the campus of interest for current program offerings. 

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Did You Know?

  • Our fast-track approach can help you earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as 3 years.

 

 
 

Where could your graphic design: major in animation degree take you?

This bachelor's degree program provides the educational background and first-hand experience necessary to successfully begin a career in animation. Our faculty of professionals who work in their fields will provide you with the knowledge, training and insight that you'll use in your career. Take a look at a few of the career paths our graduates have taken with this program from Westwood College.*

     3D Animator

     Desktop Publisher 

     Web Animator

     Flash Designer/Animator
 

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  • Our fast-track approach can help you earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as 3 year.


*Graduates without experience in the field will likely start in entry-level positions. Position titles and responsibilities may vary by hiring company.

 

 
 

Westwood has prepared our animation graduates for careers with employers such as:*

 

Buzz About It Kaman's Art Shoppes
Delta Group Minarik Drives
Disneyland Resort ML Athletics
ESPN Television Next Day Sign
Firefly Legal Raytheon Company
HK Contractors, Inc. Sysnet America

 

 

 

 

*Westwood College must track the initial employers of its graduates for accreditation purposes. This list contains employers of Westwood College graduates from  January 2009 to December 2010 and is not intended to represent an endorsement of Westwood College by the listed employers.

 
 

Graphic Design: Major in Animation Occupation Disclosures

The Department of Education lists the following occupations as potential careers for graduates of this program:*

15-1099.13 Video Game Designers
27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators

Additional information is available by visiting www.onetonline.org and entering the six-digit Standard Occupational Code (SOC) in the Occupation Search Area.

*This list is based on Department of Education standards. Actual entry-level jobs for graduates in this program may vary from this list. The job code data was pulled from IPEDS CIP-SOC crosswalk as of 4/22/2011. Although the Department of Education requires all job titles to be listed, Westwood College has not found the program to prepare graduates for all the jobs listed. Program name may vary by location.
 

 

General Program Disclosures

To learn more about the available programs, related graduation and placement rates, median loan debt and tuition and fees, select the document for your location of choice below.

CALIFORNIA

pdf_iconAnaheim Campus
pdf_iconInland Empire Campus
pdf_iconLos Angeles Campus
pdf_iconSouth Bay Campus

 COLORADO

pdf_iconDenver North Campus
pdf_iconDenver South Campus

GEORGIA

pdf_iconAtlanta Midtown Campus
pdf_iconAtlanta Northlake Campus

ILLINOIS

pdf_iconChicago Loop Campus
pdf_iconDuPage Campus
pdf_iconO'Hare Airport Campus
pdf_iconRiver Oaks Campus

TEXAS

pdf_iconDallas Campus
pdf_iconFort Worth Campus
pdf_iconHouston South Campus

VIRGINIA

pdf_iconAnnandale Campus
pdf_iconArlington Ballston Campus

 ONLINE LEARNING

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